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Final Draft Question Paper: Product Handling, Storage and Distribution

The document is a final draft question paper for an exam on product handling, storage and distribution. It contains 8 questions testing knowledge on topics like mechanical dischargers, blending, storage, palletizing, packaging, warehouse layout and management, bulk vehicle selection, weight restrictions, and safety.

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Final Draft Question Paper: Product Handling, Storage and Distribution

The document is a final draft question paper for an exam on product handling, storage and distribution. It contains 8 questions testing knowledge on topics like mechanical dischargers, blending, storage, palletizing, packaging, warehouse layout and management, bulk vehicle selection, weight restrictions, and safety.

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Final Draft Question Paper

Module 4: Product Handling, Storage and Distribution


Date: Time: Duration:
12 May 2014 09:30 – 11:30 2 Hours

You should have the following for this examination: one answer book; pencil, pen and ruler.
All questions carry equal marks. The maximum marks for each section within a question are shown.
Answer ALL EIGHT questions, starting each question (1-8)on a new page in the answer book.

1. a) Describe briefly TWO main types of mechanical discharger found on


bin outlets. (4 marks)
b) Explain briefly FIVE advantages of fluidised bin dischargers. (5 marks)
c) Describe THREE disadvantages of batch blending. (3 marks)

2. a) Describe briefly FOUR practices which ease the storage problems of


wheatfeed. (4 marks)
b) List FOUR factors to be considered during preparation and making safe
for bin entry. (4 marks)
c) Outline FOUR advantages of steel silo construction compared to concrete. (4 marks)

3. a) List SIX main components of an automatic palletiser. (6 marks)

b) Describe briefly SIX factors to be considered when choosing a bag design. (6 marks)

4. a) Describe briefly the TWO methods used for filling minibulk


containers (FIBCs). (2 marks)
b) State SIX key considerations when selecting a type of pallet to be used. (6 marks)
c) State TWO reasons for clearly marking packed bags. (1 marks)
d) List THREE useful tasks that can be completed using a pallet inverter. (3 marks)

5. a) List FOUR advantages and FOUR disadvantages of a valve packer. (8 marks)


b) List FOUR factors to be considered when designing the layout
of a warehouse (4 marks)

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6. a) List SIX factors to be considered when setting up a warehouse
management system. (6 marks)
b) State SIX points to be considered when selecting a bulk vehicle for
flour deliveries. (6 marks)

7. a) For EACH of the following types of chassis, state the maximum weight
restriction imposed in tonnes gross.
i) 2 axle rigid (AW);
ii) 5 axle articulated (AW);
iii) 6 axle articulated (AW). (3 marks)
b) Describe the method used to discharge minibulk containers (FIBCs). (6 marks)
c) List THREE co-products that may be handled in the warehouse. (3 marks)

8. a) Outline FIVE site safety rules that apply to the use of a forklift truck. (5 marks)
b) List FIVE factors which would be continually monitored and recorded as
part of a pest control system. (5 marks)
c) List TWO types of acceptable rodenticides used in and around
UK flour mills. (2 marks)

© nabim 2014

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